Hope

Hope is a German Shepherd recently rescued from horrific conditions in my tiny hometown right under the noses of numerous unconcerned citizens, as well as our local Animal Control. I had volunteered for months at our animal control facility and Hope's case is what made me decide to do something independent of local government control to rescue abused and unwanted animals without putting them in jeopardy of being put-to-sleep. My friend, Patri, joined me in Hope's rescue and we are now working together with as many volunteers as we can conjure up to start a community organization that will work to help make our city and county more animal-friendly, working towards "no-kill" of our dogs and cats.

Hope was living in small pen, pacing neurotically in circles through a quagmire of mud and feces. The neglect of this poor dog was unfathomable and had been going on for years. Our medical fund, which had been prompted by another abuse case, was used to treat her for heartworms, whipworms, and hookworms, and now she is on the road to recovery living in a new adoptive home. She is no longer malnourished and has already gained 18 pounds since her rescue less than three weeks ago. This canine is just one case in thousands in our own state alone. I named her "Hope" for a reason. She represents all the suffering dogs and cats out there who are in desperate need of rescue through adoption and medical care. She represents the need for Mississippi to change our laws on animal cruelty. She represents HOPE for animals in need and her voice...their voices...will be heard through we who care and dare to speak for them.

Please join us. It's a tough challenge, but the rewards are amazing! Wagging tails and satisfied purrs coming from animals you have saved are the best rewards an animal lover can experience.

For the love of animals...Katrina